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retail inflation
Coverage of retail inflation in the Nexus archive.
- Andhra Pradesh’s retail inflation above national average for fifth month running
Andhra Pradesh's retail inflation reached 4.9% in May 2026, exceeding the national average of 3.9%. Personal care and miscellaneous services experienced the steepest price increases, prompting the government to add inflation to its 'Needs Attention' watchlist.
- Retail inflation inches up to 4.38% in June: Government data
Retail inflation rose to 4.38% in June, with food inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) increasing to 5.32% from 4.78% in May.
- Retail inflation at 16-month high of 3.9% as food items get dearer
Retail inflation reached a 16-month high of 3.9% as prices for tomato and rice increased. Higher fuel prices contributed to rising transport costs, exacerbating the inflationary pressure.